Conveyancing Secretary

Office Angels; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected legal organisation in Staines-upon-Thames seeks an experienced Conveyancing Secretary to support their conveyancing department. Responsibilities include document preparation, file management, and team collaboration. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills and experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal. This temporary-to-permanent role offers a collaborative environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal is essential.
• Proficiency in audio word processing and digital dictation.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial property files is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create correspondence and legal documents using audio word processing.
• Open and close files, conduct conflict checks, and maintain records.
• Make appointments, arrange meetings, and manage diaries.
• Collaborate with departments and assist junior secretaries.
• Work with accounts staff to generate timely bills.
• Prepare and dispatch post, emails, and faxes.
• Assist fee earners with all aspects of property files.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal

Proficiency in audio word processing

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team as a Conveyancing Secretary!

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Paralegal with a passion for conveyancing? Our client, a well-respected legal organisation in the Staines area, is looking for a talented Conveyancing Secretary to join their dynamic team in a temporary-to-permanent role.

About the Company: This organisation is dedicated to providing tailored legal solutions for individuals and families, ensuring a friendly and professional approach to every challenge.

About the Role: As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will play a crucial role in supporting the conveyancing department. Your responsibilities will include:

• Document Preparation: Create correspondence and legal documents using audio word processing and digital dictation.
• File Management: Open and close files, conduct conflict checks, and maintain accurate records.
• Scheduling: Make appointments, arrange meetings, and manage diaries for the team.
• Team Support: Collaborate with departments and assist junior secretaries as needed.
• Billing Assistance: Work with accounts staff to generate timely bills and monitor payments.
• Communication: Prepare and dispatch post, emails, and faxes with relevant enclosures.
• Conveyancing Support: Assist fee earners with all aspects of residential and commercial property files, including post-exchange, pre-completion, completion, and post-completion matters.

What You\'ll Need: To thrive in this role, you should possess:

• Strong organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Proficiency in audio word processing and digital dictation.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial property files is a plus.

Location: The office is conveniently situated just a 14-minute walk from Staines train station, making it easily accessible for all commuters.

Why Choose Our Client:

• Reputable organisation: Join a well-established firm with a strong presence in the legal industry.
• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of professionals dedicated to your growth.
• Career Development: Embrace opportunities for personal and professional advancement within the organisation.

Ready to Take the Next Step? If you are a skilled Legal Assistant or Paralegal eager for an exciting new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today with your updated CV for consideration. Don\'t miss out on this chance to elevate your career with our client!

Note: Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role, your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone\'s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone\'s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.